Hello, my favorite Morselites!
This morning, I decided to share a couple of my favorite Quick & Easy LOW SUGAR, LOW SODIUM recipes.
I’ve noticed that many recipes I find call for extra sugar (agave, cane sugar, syrups…). You name it, sugar is sugar. And most require added salt, sea salt….
As you know, my challenge is to find ways to cook and bake without using ADDED sugar and salt. These are my creations
NOT requiring added sugar or salt.
Now, this is NOT to say you can’t add your own, but give these a taste first WITHOUT the extra sugar & salt.
Hey, you might have something in common with Mikey from this classic LIFE Cereal Commercial.
“He likes it, hey Mikey!”
You’ll never know until you try.
Remember my Mom’s rule in our house from this post: Lessons taught by my 8th grade “Lil Sis” via her Pre-School Lil Sis
Mo’s Morselicious Monkey Shake
1/2 frozen banana
1 large Tablespoon Unsalted Natural Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk or( Milk of your choice)
Crushed ice
Add spices if you so wish…cinnamon is yummy in this!
Blend in blender until shake like consistency…
pour into a glass or just dip a straw into the blender!
(Less dishes!)
Another variation:
Mo’s Morselicious Coco Monkey Shake
(If you want CHOCOLATE & who doesn’t?)
Using the same recipe as above,
Add 1 heaping Tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
with a NOT so heaping Tablespoon of Higher Quality Cocoa.
OK…if you must, go ahead and make that one a HEAPING TBSP, too.
I’m always playing & creating variations of this shake & would love to hear your creations.
NOTE: if you want to make either one into a breakfast smoothie, add a scoop of Protein Powder before blending.
I prefer Hemp Pro Protein Powder, but there are plenty of options. Plain Greek Yogurt 0% also packs protein.
Kale & Almond Salad
Saute garlic in small pan
In a larger pan, steam Organic Kale for 1-2 minutes
Drain water
(squeeze fresh lemon over the kale)
Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar
Add a dash of Black Pepper & Red Pepper (if you like spicy)
Sliced yellow or orange peppers- pay special attention to the Dirty Dozen List*
Toss into a large bowl & add almonds
(I prefer unsalted & roast them for 2 minutes in a pan)
Add Organic Cubed Tofu or Crumbled Goat cheese for extra protein.
Eat chilled or warm.
A delicious meal on its own or side dish & loaded with taste & nutrition, but NOT salt or sugar!
Here’s a reminder of which produce contains the highest amount of pesticides (The Dirty Dozen) and the least amount of pesticides (The Clean 15).
The Dirty Dozen (best to choose Organic)
1. Apples
2. Celery
3. Strawberries
4. Peaches
5. Spinach
6. Nectarines (imported)
7. Grapes (imported)
8. Sweet bell peppers
9. Potatoes
10. Blueberries
11. Lettuce
12. Kale/collard greens
The Clean 15
1. Onions
2. Corn
3. Pineapples
4. Avocado
5. Asparagus
6. Sweet peas
7. Mangoes
8. Eggplant
9. Cantaloupe (domestic)
10. Kiwi
11. Cabbage
12. Watermelon
13. Sweet potatoes
14. Grapefruit
15. Mushrooms
Please let me know if you try my recipes and what you think.
Just mixing things up!
Mo’ to come…
Your recipes look healthy and absolutely delish– can’t wait to try them! Thanks for sharing!!
Okay – If you don’t eat chicken (meat), I apologize; however, if you do you should try this (no sugar, no salt):
(this is approximate):
6 chicken legs
6 chicken thighs (or whatever you like)
2 Tbs coco powder
1 Tbs chili powder
1 Tsp garlic powder (maybe less – I shook it about 2-3 times)
1 Tbs cumin
I mixed everything in a large freezer bag and added my chicken and shook it all around. I ended up making 2 batches of the above – one for my legs and one for the thighs. Oven at 400 degrees – approx 55-60 minutes. I turned the chicken over around the 30 minute mark. The skin will get really crispy.
To quote Rachael Ray – Delish.
Reece